The value of the Sudanese pound has plunged in relation to the American rollar, putting its value at lows not seen in recent memory.
The exchange rose to 15.25 SDG per dollar on the paralell market, and other currencies saw a similar rise in value against the Sudanese pound. One Saudi riyal rose to 4 SDG. Prices of goods in the country has rose to new highs because of the devalued currency and building materials have also sharply increased.
Traders in al Sajaana market told Radio Tamazuj that a ton of steel bars rose to 9,500 SDG instead of 7000 SDG, and the cost of cement rose to 1,350 instead of 1,200.